DP Kindiki: Gov't fast-tracking blue economy,infrastructure projects in Mombasa

Speaking in Tononoka on Sunday, Prof. Kindiki said the completion of the Liwatoni Fish Port, Kidongo Fish Market, and the acquisition of deep sea fishing vessels will significantly enhance fishing and related businesses along the Coast.

“The Government is accelerating the completion of the Liwatoni Fish Port, Kidongo Fish Market and the acquisition of deep sea fishing vessels to support fishing and the blue economy businesses in Mombasa County,” he said.

The Deputy President noted that the construction of fresh produce markets in Sega, Old Town, Makupa, Changamwe, and Swaleh Khalid, alongside housing projects in Buxton and Nyali, as well as student hostels at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, will transform the county’s economy and improve livelihoods.

On infrastructure, Prof. Kindiki highlighted the ongoing dualling of the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway up to Mariakani and the Nyali–Mtwapa Road, in addition to the operationalization of the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ), as critical in modernizing Mombasa and creating employment opportunities.

“Mombasa County leads the 47 counties in registration into Taifa Care with 800,000 out of 1,100,000 residents enrolled — an impressive 70 percent,” he noted.